Santander Campaign

August 14-27, 1937

:Continuing with their northern drive, Nationalists fought their way into the Northern Castillian region of Santander, defeating the Santandaristas and their disillusioned Basque allies, now homeless. Italian groundtroop participation, which had been minimal against the Basques, was more pronounced and helped secure a quick Nationalist victory. 60,000 Republican prisoners were captured along with their materiel. A good number of these went on to join the Nationalist army [Santa Cruz].